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2. Challenges Our Children Face Today
Presented by Chris Reeves * Benton church of Christ Gospel Meeting * Oct. 1, 2017

3. Challenge #1 In the realm of religion our children face pluralism
The belief that all religious truths are equally valid, and we cannot be dogmatic on any position (Ac. 17:23)
This has led to denominations, refusal to defend beliefs, de- emphasis on the Bible

4. Challenge #1 In the realm of religion our children face pluralism
We must face this challenge with the absolute nature of truth (Jn. 8:32; 14:6; Ac. 4:12)

5. Challenge #2 In the realm of education our children face humanism
The belief that the supernatural (God) does not exist, and the naturalistic wants of man are the greatest concern (Rom. 1:28)
This has led to evolution, sex education, situation ethics, tolerance training

6. Challenge #2 In the realm of education our children face humanism
We must face this challenge with a primary education in God’s word (Judg. 2:10; Prov. 1:7; Lk. 2:46-52; 2 Tim. 3:15)

7. Challenge #3 In the realm of society our children face hedonism
The belief that reaching pleasure -what makes you feel good - is the highest goal in life (Lk. 8:14; 2 Tim. 3:4; Tit. 3:3)
This has led to selfishness, immorality, lack of self-control, immodesty, violence

8. Challenge #3 In the realm of society our children face hedonism
We must face this challenge…
by learning what is wholesome pleasure
by doing what pleases God, not what pleases self (Jn. 8:29; Rom. 8:8; 1 Thess. 4:1; Tim. 2:4; 1 Jn. 3:22)

9. Challenge #4 In the realm of the Lord’s church our children face incrementalism
The belief that gradual change to accommodate oneself or society is both necessary and acceptable to God (Gal. 1:6)
This has led to gradual change in church doctrine, organization, preaching, attitude, involvement

10. Challenge #4 In the realm of the Lord’s church our children face incrementalism
We must face this challenge…
by learning what can properly change (1 Cor. 9:22)
by the unchanging gospel of Christ (2 Thess. 2:15; Heb. 2:1; Jude 3)

11. Challenges Our Children Face “The Three P’s”
Preparation to face these challenges starts in the home – the “boot camp” (Eph. 6:4; Tim. 5:14)
Parental example is necessary to face these challenges – the “platoon leader” (Josh. 24:15; 2 Tim. 1:5)

12. Challenges Our Children Face “The Three P’s”
Protection is necessary to face these challenges – the “armor” (Eph. 6:10-18)